Phoenix Comicon 2014 Exhibitors and Vendors with Links and Descriptions

Phoenix Comicon 2014 is next week and I decided to take a look at who was setting up at the show in the exhibitor/vendor area before I show up. Sadly, the Phoenix Comicon vendor list only lists names and booth numbers but no site links or descriptions.

So I fixed it. After much effort, here is the list of exhibitors as best as I could discover through a lot of Google searching. As you will note, I got about 85% of the list and do have some “unknowns” in the list. If you have any information on these “missing links,” please post a comment with any information and I will get it added.

Smitty Tut Designs Offers All Original Self-Made Artwork and Metalworks made by Matt “Smitty Tut” Smith in collaboration with Cole Peterson! All works of art envelope the whole nerdy/geek culture ranging from Comic Books, Super Heroes and Video Games to Horror, Supernatural and Steampunk and everything in between. Custom hand made one-off metalworks include The Thundercats Sword Of Omens, Captain America’s Shield, Batarangs, Wolverine Claws and various nerdy/geeky one-off keychains, necklaces and license plate covers such as “My Other Ride Is The Death Star”. Traditional/Digital Artworks include original sketches, hand drawn comissions and full color 11×17 prints as well as full color and screen printed t-shirts. Anything and everything is fully customizable- so stop by check us out, and spread the geeky love!

Dragons Trading has been a participator and vendor at the biggest Anime Conventions for over 6 years. Every year at popular conventions such as the Anime Expo and San Diego Comic Con, Dragons Trading brings the latest Anime collectibles and pop culture novelty items to the fans.

Aaron Lambert is a digital and fine-artist specializing in comic and movie related paintings and prints. He uses a variety of styles and techniques with a bold and bright color palette which make his work pop.

AcmePrints is a custom screen printer specializing in apparel printing, as well as posters, postcards, stickers & thousands of promotional products. We are one of, if not THE, greenest printer in the Southwest.

The Action Lab is a group of mad scientists who collectively have over 25 years of comic book creating experience. After slaving in obscurity and alone for lo, these many years, these quasi-evil geniuses have now gathered together from around the globe to form a secret research and development collective devoted to world domination through the purification of the comic book art form.

Stickers, my little pony, anime, gaming galore! Hand made items, purses, pencil pouches, small plush! I am a cheap commissioner, and will tackle any project! New products include those mentioned already! AND MANY MORE TO COME. Always cute and cheap!

All About Books and Comics with over one million comics in stock. Back Issue Comics, Super-hero Gifts,T-shirts, and specialty items!

All Knight Studioz/Brieanna Brock

All Knight Studioz was founded in 2012 by Brieanna Brock. They bring you comic enthused clothing, shoes and creator owned comics. Their first comic was 7ven Sisters and debuted last year at Phoenix Comicon.

My hand crafted items are inspired from past eras that evoke feelings of nostalga mixed with wistful memories and fanciful daydreams. Pieces often contain an element of time – such as a clock face or vintage mechanical watch parts.

Aneeka Richins is an artist and is best known for her webcomic, NOT A VILLAIN, found at http://navcomic.com. She also writes the Chaos Gods fantasy series. She’ll be offering bandwidth-friendly versions of her webcomic as well as her prose books, art prints, buttons, bags, and posters.

Angry Robot is a global imprint dedicated to the best in modern adult science fiction, fantasy and everything inbetween. Our book line launched in July 2009, with physical books across a wide variety of formats, e-books as standard, and with all frontlist titles as audiobooks from October 2011.

Angry Robot is a global imprint dedicated to the best in modern adult science fiction, fantasy and everything inbetween. Our book line launched in July 2009, with physical books across a wide variety of formats, e-books as standard, and with all frontlist titles as audiobooks from October 2011.

Ant Lucia has worked in the field of Illustration and design for the past 12 years. Best known for his digitally illustrated series entitled “Spookshow Pinups”. A combination of classic monsters and their “cheesecake” pinup counterparts. Check out more old school pinup poster art at AntLucia.com

Are you a Browncoat? So are we! We have Firefly/Serenity related merchandise. We also sell other Whedonverse related items as well as items outside the verse. All fandoms are welcome here! The best part? All our profits go to charity!

Samantha was born in a snowy town on the lucky day of November 11th. Shortly after that, the little snow bunny was transplanted to the dry desert. Despite growing up in the desert for a majority of her life, she never did get acclimated to the scorching heat and still isn’t to this day.

Ash Avenue Comics & Books has been a fixture for comics fans in the valley for ten years. We carry a wide selection of new comics, both mainstream and indy, mini-comics, magazines, toys, t-shirts, and a massive selection of graphic novels. Our indy comics selection is the best in town, hands down! Come on in, and check out Tempe’s best comic store!

SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by educating people about the benefits of space, by supporting a network of interested students, by providing an opportunity for members to develop their leadership skills, and inspiring people through our involvement in space-related projects. SEDS believes in a space-faring civilization and that focusing the enthusiasm of young people is the key to our future in space.

Autumn has been creating fantasy worlds since early childhood. After moving to Los Angeles with her buddy, the pink haired monster Freddy Scribbles, she launched Daydreams & Giggles in March 2012. Since then, Autumn and Freddy have hit the comic-convention circuit, traveling from coast to coast whilst peddling their wares. Crayon scribbles of unicorns gave way to stylized paintings of caped heroes and other popular characters. Her ever growing brigade of watercolor Lemonheads has become increasingly popular with children and adults alike.

Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture experience of the southwest. June 5 -8, 2014 at the Phoenix Convention Center.We present the chance for fans like yourself to meet with your favorite creators, actors, authors and get their autograph (and have your photo taken with them!).

We are a (non-profit) Charity Costuming Group We help raise funds for Local charity groups by contributing and making appearances in costume to fundraisers and events. (ie: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Children’s Miracle Network, Children’s Hospitals such as Phoenix Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center, etc., Kids Need to Read, etc.

BIGCHRIS is a professional graphic artist with an emphasis on color illustration. His resume reflects an extensive and remarkable assortment of artistic outlets. BIGCHRIS has lent his distinctive “DarkPop” style to a variety of projects over his 17 year career.

William (Billy) Tucci is the award-winning creator, writer and artist of the graphic novel series Shi. Through Billy’s own company, Crusade Fine Arts, the multi-Eisner Award nominated Shi has been printed in four languages and has sold more than 4 million comic books.

Blake Henriksen is a freelance illustrator and concept artist who has worked on Star Wars The Card Game, The Lord Of The Rings Card Game and Warhammer The Card Game. He will be selling high quality art prints.

Celebrate pop culture and embrace your inner geek at Phoenix Comicon! Visit the Bookmans booth for a rad experience. Give the prize wheel a spin or snap a photo in our Retro Video Game photo booth. Exclusive t-shirts and bags will be for sale at our retail table.

After discovering punk rock in his teenage years, Brad Dwyer played in a variety of loud, obnoxious bands before eventually applying the same D.I.Y energy and aesthetic to self-publishing autobiographical mini-comics (in addition to occasional stories of fiction).

After cartooning for a local newspaper, Blevins became a professional comic book artist in the early 1980s. During that time, Blevins drew Marvel Comics adaptations of films such as The Dark Crystal, Krull, andThe Last Starfighter. Blevins was a guest artist on a number of titles before becoming the regular artist of The Bozz Chronicles, which was published under Marvel’s creator-owned Epic Comics imprint.

Brett Booth

Brett currently works for DC Comics drawing Teen Titans. Some of his past works include art for Justice League of America, The Larfleeze Christmas Special, Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter, Backlash, Fantastic Four: Heroes Reborn, Thundercats Dogs of War and various others. He also, when the mood strikes, works as a paleoaritst, with artwork appearing on BBC news, Fox News and scientific papers. He currently resides in the Desert SouthWest, with his wife Jess and his dogs.

Brett Weldele is an Eisner-nominated comic book painter and New York Times Bestselling Author. He has been published by nearly every major comic book publisher in the US, and is available in several languages around the world. Probably best known for co-creating the hit comic book, THE SURROGATES, which was also adapted into the 2009 film starring Bruce Willis. Brett enjoys working on his own projects like SPONTANEOUS and THE LIGHT as well as commercial gigs like HALLOWEEN, SE7EN, 28 DAYS LATER and SOUTHLAND TALES.

Brian Augustyn is an award-winning comic book editor and writer. His most notable works are The Flash from 1989 to 2000, The Justice League franchise from 1992 to 1996 and Impulse from 1995 to 1996. Brian also wrote DC’s first-ever “Elseworlds” graphic novel, ‘Batman: Gotham by Gaslight’ in 1989; this was followed by a sequel in 1991. He has written (or cowritten) many comics and graphic novels over a 28 year career. JLA Year One, Crimson, Out there, The Imperial Guard, BPRD, Go-Boy 7, and hundreds more.

Brian McClellan is the author of The Powder Mage trilogy, an epic flintlock fantasy series from Orbit books. He studied writing under Brandon Sanderson and is an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction. His hobbies include tabletop and computer gaming, making homemade jam, and keeping a hive of honeybees. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife, two dogs, and cat.

Brick By Brick Design

David Wong of Brick By Brick Design has been doing conventions for over 23 years suppling original artwork and art prints to the masses. Residing in Sacramento Ca as a comic and fantasy artist.

Brick Cave Media works to take the ideas and efforts of creative people and manifest them into products and services that can be enjoyed by all. The mission of BCM is to effectively support the creative endeavors of talented individuals that they may realize a benefit beyond the creative process. We leverage technology, and the changes in Media availability of the last 10 years to make a market for the endeavors of our artists. Travel through and visit each of the subsites we maintain and you will see how dynamically we are making a difference in the way people can access their entertainment.

Brose Brothers’ Productions brings you the works. With clockwork steam powered weaponry, gear to carry all your necessities and fine jewelry in, we have what you’re looking for. Plus newly printed original art designed by the Brose Brothers’ themselves.

Bryan Q. Miller is an American television and comic writer most notable for his work on the CW’s television series Smallville and DC’s comic book Batgirl.Miller began work on Smallville as an unpaid intern during Season Five, a job he held for two seasons before being hired as a Writers’ Assistant in Season Seven. After completing the WB Writers’ Workshop, he was promoted to Staff Writer for Season Eight. Before the show ended, he served as the show’s Executive Story Editor.

Cake Shop Couture has been my labor of love since 2008. Something that started off as a hobby soon expanded and was in demand for my unique clothing and accessories. My accessories are influenced by Asian street fashions, while my clothing is also influenced by Asian street fashions and American Comic Cons.

Camilla d’Errico eschewed a 9-to-5 job for a career in comics upon attending her first San Diego Comic Con in 1998. She has been drawing comic books since 2001, while attaining her Illustration and Design diploma at Capilano College in North Vancouver. Her first professional comic book project was with Seattle and New York based Committed Comics, for the series Threads. She then took on the role of lead penciler for the four-part mini series Zevon-7. When Zevon-7 creator Quenton Shaw launched QEW Publishing in 2004, Camilla’s creator-owned manga series, Burn, was added to the studio’s project base and was subsequently published by Arcana Studios in May 2008.

Carnal Comics is an adults-only comic book imprint created in 1992 which has so far been published by three companies: Revolutionary Comics, Re-Visionary Press, and Opus Graphics.

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Creators of the comic ANGELWOLF bringing more than a few twists to the werewolf, vampire, zombie, angelwolf and giant lions genre. Issues 1, 2 and 3 will be available with variant editions and some other surprises including poster teasers for our upcoming series DARK 30.

It’s a fun little booth that carries a variety of home made accessories as well as artwork. From hats to key chains to full size prints, we’ve got it all. An example of the artists works can be found here: http://psychoseby.deviantart.com/ and sketch commissions will be available throughout the event.

Chadwick Haverland is a freelance artist/illustrator specializing in creating highly detailed sports art, portraits, pinups sketch cards and more using graphite and a variety of mixed media in his creative process. Chadwick is an officially licensed artist for The Upper Deck Company, Leaf Trading Cards, Larry Fitzgerald and Marshall Faulk among other athletes, entertainers, companies and entertainment properties. Others that have commissioned him to create exclusive work include Unstoppable Cards for The Night of the Living Dead and Cryptozoic Entertainment for AMC’s The Walking Dead. Past events that have showcased Chadwick Haverland art include Larry Fitzgerald’s Celebrity Server event, Marshall Faulk’s Celebrity Extravaganza, SDSU’s Aztec For Life Homecoming Celebration, Michael Finney’s Dry Heat Classic. Well known collectors who own or have commissioned Chadwick Haverland Art include 2011 MLB World Series champ Allen Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Kevin Sorbo, Ryan Williams and many others.

Tickle your funny bones at Chaos in Color with artwork featuring good humoured magic and mythology. We are the exclusive source for posters and limited edition prints from independent artist Annie Dunn. Stop by to meet Annie and check out our gaggle of friendly skeletons, chaotic cats, and other oddities.

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Charlie Ross

Canadian actor Charles Ross may have the best job in the world: professional Geek.As writer and performer of One Man Star Wars and One Man Lord of the Rings, he has toured the globe for the last 11 years, delighting audiences with his unique and frenetic solo shows. Born in a northern British Columbian town (closely resembling the Shire), Charlie spent his early years longing for galaxies far, far away. It was the discovery of a passion for acting (and a move to more southerly climes) that brought this geek-at-heart back to earth.

Long ago, when the Earth was very young, and still quite formless, there was a flicker that became a spark, and thus the Chibi Essence were born.Long before there were people and animals, the planet already teemed with life.Mother Nature surveyed the Earth, and animated the essences of all things, so that they could protect the planet.

The Chibi Essence were the soul and spirit of all things that were forming on Earth.

Kibuclu was the 1st Chibi Essence that Mother Nature breathe to life.

He was the essence of life. The world was alive. The air talked to the sea. The ground talked to fire. Like all children, the Chibi Essence loved to play.

The Chibi Essence welcomed and celebrated the coming of humans, as they did all life. They helped the humans grow and flourish.

Writer Chris Claremont has encountered more success than most writers ever dream of. His stories have achieved best-seller status, won numerous awards, and are trend-setters for the industry. Although best known for his work on Marvel Comic’s X-Men series, he has written other seminal characters such as Batman and Superman; originated several creator-owned series; is published throughout the world in many different languages; authored nine novels. His papers are in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Columbia University, in New York. His work has touched millions.

Chris Duffy draws a lot of comics. He edits them too.Sometimes he is paid to write or edit. DC Comics paid him to be an assistant/associate editor for about 3 years and for writing many Scooby-Doo comics, one issue of Superman Adventures, and a story in Batman Chronicles. And for writing much of the big Bizarro Comics anthology. Marvel Comics paid him to write an issue of What If? starring the company’s two most famous moustachioed heroes, Dr. Strange and Iron Man. Nickelodeon paid him to be an editor at the wonderful, wonderful Nickelodeon Magazine for 13 years–he was the head comics guy there.

Original art and prints available along with published work that will be signed onsite. Commissions will be done on a first come first serve basis. Stop by, say hello and see what’s new and exclusive for the show!

Chris Roberson’s writings include the novels Here, There & Everywhere, The Voyage of Night Shining White, Paragaea: A Planetary Romance, X-Men: The Return, Set the Seas on Fire, The Dragon’s Nine Sons, End of the Century, Iron Jaw and Hummingbird, Three Unbroken, and Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II, and the comic book series Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love and I, Zombie. His short stories have appeared in such magazines as Asimov’s, Interzone, Postscripts, and Subterranean, and in anthologies such as Live Without a Net, FutureShocks, and Forbidden Planets.

Chrissie Zullo is a comic book artist whose notable works include the covers for Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love. She works on pencils and traditional media and colors her work in Photoshop. She names James Jean as among her influences, and her work has also been compared to that of Tara McPherson.

Christian Beranek is a writer, producer, musician and consultant. She has worked in comics with such companies as Zenescope, Markosia, Image, and IDW. From 2000 – 2008 she co-ran Silent Devil with her family. In 2008 she signed a producer deal with Disney to launch Kingdom Comics. In 2010 she helped launch the successful website The Webcomic Factory. Currently Beranek is focusing her time on creating her own graphic novels.

Christopher Herndon has been feeding himself by way of the funnybook industry for over a decade. He is the co-creator of the acclaimed series Living With Zombies but has professionally drawn everything from extinct animals, to grotesque monsters, to sassy ladies, to gun toatin’ cowpokes, to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Most recently he has undertaken the gargantuan task of illustrating the Terra Tempo series. This has given him the great opportunity call on his love of science to educate and entertain those young and old about the real life monsters living in our Earth’s past. Smilodons, Mammoths, and Dinosaurs. Oh MY! His work may be found in numerous comic books, album covers, games, magazines, and natural history museums.

Originally from the cow-dappled expanse of southern Wisconsin, Christopher Mitten now spends his time roaming the misty wilds of suburban Chicago, drawing little people in little boxes.He has contributed work for Dark Horse, Oni Press, DC Comics, Wildstorm, IDW, 44FLOOD, Image, and Simon & Schuster.

Chuck BB is the Eisner award winning artist & Co-Creator of the Black Metal graphic novel series published by Oni Press. He is also the creator of the comic strip Stone Cold Lazy published monthly in the pages of Decibel Magazine (Americas premiere and ONLY dedicated extreme music publication). He has been published by the likes of Marvel Comics & IDW Publishing. His only vices are brutal extreme metal and kitty cats.

Chuck Wendig is a novelist, screenwriter, and game designer. He is the author of the novels BLACKBIRDS, MOCKINGBIRD, THE BLUE BLAZES, THE CORMORANT and UNDER THE EMPYREAN SKY. He is an alumni of the Sundance Screenwriter’s Lab and is the co­author of the Emmy­nominated digital narrative COLLAPSUS. He lives in Pennsyltucky with wife, son, and two dopey dogs. You can find him on Twitter @ChuckWendig and at his website, terribleminds.com, where he frequently dispenses dubious and very­ NSFW advice on writing, publishing, and life in general.

The Collectors Marketplace is a 7000+sf Toy and Collector’s Mall at 20th St. & Indian School Road, just one light east of the I-51 in the heart of Phoenix! Additional free parking at the business complex behind our building.

Specializing in hard to find and new comics , variants and dealer incentives from the last 3 years. Large selection of recent comics for only $1 and variant comics for only $5. Big selection of blank covers for sketches.

We are a cosplay design studio based in Phoenix, Arizona, operating worldwide. We provide specialized services including custom cosplay costumes and cosplay accessories. We also create buttons, stickers and pixel art in various mediums. Furthermore, we offer professional seamstress services including dress making. We love anime, video games, comic books and more; as a result everything we make is a labor of love and care. We put our best into every product with the client as our number one focus. Each item is custom made for you, delivered right to your door via USPS Priority Mail.

The Crafty Coyote is a fun and diverse art company, featuring everything from tiny top hats, to hand knitted amigurumi, original artwork and jewelry. Her art ranges from digital to traditional, and there is something for everyone to find at this booth. Get Crafty with the Coyote!

Comic books, super heroes, supernatural, steam punk, horror, and general geek culture is abound at Crescent’s Creations, with indie comics and games for sale, as well as buttons and jewelry to suit all your needs. Have a custom order? This is the place to go!

CRITICAL CARE COMICS is a charity organization dedicated to delivering donated comic books to children in medical facilities around the valley. Thanks to our generous donors, we have been able to visit many ailing children and bring them a smile… if only for 28 pages.

Cross Art

We are a group of individual artists with the love for video games, animation and comics.

Dan Jurgens is an accomplished writer and artist who both writes and draws the adventures of the comic book industry’s most legendary characters. His storytelling talents have breathed life into the most noteworthy properties from DC Comics, Marvel Comics and more. Dan has also created numerous characters that have become enduring staples in their fictional universes while stretching to other media as well.

Dan Parsons

Dan Parsons started out in comics in the late 1990s working part-time writing and illustrating his creator-owned series Savage Planet and Harpy while employed as a research scientist at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. In 2002, he began working steadily for Dark Horse Comics, penciling and primarily inking titles such as Star Wars: Republic, King Kong and Star Wars: Jedi. More recently, Parsons has been part of the creative team that introduced the acclaimed Star Wars: Legacy series and has been a regular inker on Knights of the Old Republic, Clone Wars and other Star Wars titles

Dan Wickline is a published writer and photographer. Born in Norwalk, California, he currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Debbie, dog Artemis and three cats: Tiger, Panther, and Crash. Dan has written for Image Comics, IDW Publishing, Humanoids Publishing, Zenescope Entertainment, Avatar Press, Cellar Door Publishing and Moonstone Books. Recently Dan has written the re-launch of ShadowHawk for Image Comics and the Sleepy Hollow and Lovecraft/Wonderland mini-series for Zenescope. He also has written the screenplay for Shelter Me, an episode of the Metal Hurlant Chronicles starring James Marsters and Michelle Ryan.

Danni Shinya Luo is a Fine Artist who also does works in the Comic industry. She is represented by La Luz de Jesus Gallery on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Her paintings have been in exhibitions in the states as well as oversea. They were also featured in numerous magazines and blogs. Luo’s comics works include cover art and guest pages for MARVEL Comics, ZENESCOPE Comics, and CENTURY GUILD. She has 2 limited edition books “BREAK THE ICE” and “UN PETIT CATALOGUE” and a hardcover “SOFT CANDY” through the publisher Last Gasp.

Unique, eclectic jewelry and costume accessories. We specialize in recycled old jewelry and broken watches turning them into new creative accessories. We have a full line of real burlesque corsets that are steel boned and busked. If you are looking for something one of a kind and unique, please contact us for custom orders!

David Lee Summers is the author of seven novels and over sixty published short stories. His writing spans a wide range of the imaginative from science fiction to fantasy to horror. David’s novels include Owl Dance, a Wild West Steampunk adventure, and Vampires of the Scarlet Order, which tells the story of a band of vampire mercenaries who fight evil. His short stories and poems have appeared in such magazines and anthologies as Realms of Fantasy, Cemetery Dance, Human Tales, Six-Guns Straight From Hell, and Apocalypse 13. In addition to writing, David edits the quarterly science fiction and fantasy magazine Tales of the Talisman and has edited three science fiction anthologies. When not working with the written word, David operates telescopes at Kitt Peak National Observatory.

David Petersen is the creator of Mouse Guard. He enjoys fantasy, folklore, myth, and legend. Even more than that he loves to draw and write about it. A steady diet of cartoons, comics, and tree climbing fed his imagination and is what still inspires his work today. David won the 2007 Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer. In 2008, David won the Eisners for Best Publication for Kids (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 & Winter 1152) and Best Graphic Album – Reprint (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 Hardcover). David and his wife Julia reside in Michigan with their dog Autumn.

Destined Legends is designed to give you the ultimate RPG videogame experience in a tabletop card game. This card game includes all of your favorite RPG elements leveling up, killing creatures for experience, looting, and even summoning powerful Dragons to fight by your side.

Del Rey Books is a branch of Ballantine Books, which is owned by Random House and, in turn since 1998, by Bertelsmann AG. It is a separate imprint established in 1977 under the editorship of author Lester del Rey and his wife Judy-Lynn del Rey. It specializes in science fiction and fantasy books, and formerly manga under its (now defunct) Del Rey Manga imprint. It publishes the Star Wars novels under the LucasBooks imprint.

Delilah S. Dawson is the author of the steampunk paranormal Blud series for Pocket, the upcoming paranormal YA Servants of the Storm and the Delinquent series for Simon Pulse, and a variety of short stories and comics, including a short story in the Carniepunk anthology and a novelization of Valiant’s Shadowman.

Denae Frazier is a Pin-Up / Comic Book / Sketch Card Artist that’s worked in the industry since 2009. Denae will be selling her comics, prints, sketch cards, and original artwork. You can follow Denae on her fb page: www.facebook.com/DenaeFrazierStudios and/or dA page: www.denaefrazierstudios.deviantart.com

Diablo Productions is a publisher of graphic novels, comic books, prints and t-shirts. We specialize in scy-fy, horror and humorous material. Our popular and hilarious “Heros & Villians” prints and t-shirts are some of the most popular items at the Phoenix Comic Con.

Dimension Decals is a company started by me almost two years ago to provide the fans a visual stamp that they could have to show their pride in whatever passion they have be it Comics, Sci-Fi, Anime, RPG’s, Movies ,Video Games, Sports ETC…

Django Wexler graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with degrees in creative writing and computer science, and worked for the university in artificial intelligence research. Eventually he migrated to Microsoft in Seattle, where he now lives with two cats and a teetering mountain of books. When not planning Shadow Campaigns, he wrangles computers, paints tiny soldiers, and plays games of all sorts.

We sell all natural, handmade, eyeshadow and more! Our shadows are so skin safe you can sleep in them! We offer a huge variety of shades! We will also have cosplay makeovers at our booth again this year! Stop by and say hi!!

This is Don Rosa’s OFFICIAL Facebook page, but he is not the webmaster and he is not posting the messages. Your webmaster is his appointed representative, Anders Christian Sivebæk, a long time fan and friend of Don.

Donna Cook signs copies of her fantasy adventure, Gift of the Phoenix. This captivating debut is delighting general readers and fantasy fans alike. Magic, adventure, mystery, romance, Gift of the Phoenix does not disappoint. Go to giftofthephoenix.com for excerpts and reviews.

DoodleBug Buttons and Art

DoodleBug offers an array of buttons, custom art, and prints. Samantha Yedor, the owner of DoodleBug Company creates new designs for every convention in order to ensure satisfaction to everyone. Everything and Anything you can think of could be put on a button or print with DoodleBug.

Douglas Paszkiewicz is a veteran in the comic book industry, having done work for Image, and DC Comics, Mad Magazine and Topps Mars Attacks, while keeping his own Independently Published work Arsenic Lullaby at the top of the heap in popularity and critical acclaim. His cartoonish yet skillfully precise drawing style is immediately recognizable no matter where they are featured.

Jorge Baeza is a Graphic Designer / Illustrator from El Paso, TX and a self-confessed Sci-fi & Saturday morning cartoon buff. These interests have manifested themselves in publications such as “Geek monthly” (US) and HD Review (UK) as well as games, websites, packages and all sorts of wacky prints.

Drakey Art features original dragon art and fantasy works by Jay Nixon. Enter the world Jay has created, a fantasy planet inhabited by dragons who battle for control of their world. Drakey Art offers prints of all sizes and merchandise featuring the dragons and their world.

Long-time comic book collector turned seller who along with my wife sell everything from $1 books to $1000 books. Great books; better prices is our focus.

Edge of December

Webcomic dedicated to fun, excitement, and a little mystery. Edge of December follows the journeys of Kieron Alsmith, Trife Eidolon and James “Baron” Kuldunov, surrogate brothers who are trying to find their place in the world.

Elisa Wikey is an artist who draws things, as her tagline of ‘Elisa Wikey Draws Things’ would suggest. Her work is acerbicly cute with a dash of popular culture. She has been illustrating for many years and looks forward to meeting all your bright shining faces.

Harvey Nominated color artist, Elizabeth Breitweiser, earned widespread recognition for her work on Marvel’s Winter Soldier, HULK, Agents of Atlas, and Captain America series’. She now works with with industry luminaries like Ed Brubaker on his “Velvet” and “Fatale” series’, and Robert Kirkman on the upcoming “Outcast” series, all from Image Comics. She founded the Breitweiser Haus studio with her creator/illustrator husband in 2012, with an eye towards creating original content and servicing Industry leading clients.

Eric is an author, screenwriter, and journalist whose previous comic book work includes stories for the ADVENTURE TIME, BRAVEST WARRIORS, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, and WONDERLAND franchises, as well as the original series BLACKEST TERROR, BOO!, CALABRESE, and LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL

Erin Lausten is a local author of Fantastical and Adventurous tales. Her explosive and quick paced plotlines are sure to entice a broad range of readers. Her favorite question is “Why not?” Join her, if only for a story or two, in her flights of fancy and ‘what if’ scenarios.

Ethan was born in Flagstaff, Arizona. He served in the United States Air Force as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Technician for four years, and has worked in the avionics industry and Christian ministry. The premier of his first MICHAEL BELMONT novel has marked his entrance into the world of professional writing.

AE aims to be the place where anime fans can look to for news, reviews, episode blogs and any other information that is related to anime. We hope to provide anime fans with a place where they can look up and anime and find out if it’s worth watchin

FANGORIA sliced its way onto the scene in 1979, becoming the only national publication devoted to the modern horror genre. Three and a half decades later, FANGORIA is still the number one authority on all things scary!

Fat Rabbit Farm is a magical, floating kingdom inhabited by spontaneous and adventurous friends, including a fluffy bunny obsessed with sweet treats, a pirate bunny looking for the next thrill, a quiet but brave little turtle, and a vegetable yelling hybrid yeti bunny.

Fit2btied Clothing offers a unique line of swimwear. Our “wearable” art features super hero and video game inspired swimsuits, including our sexy Spiderman bikini and our best seller The DR WHO TARDIS swimsuit.

Fun Costumes is one of the largest costume shops in Arizona! We have over 15,000 costumes and accessories available to rent or purchase. We’re open year-round with the best selection of kid’s through adult plus-size costumes.

Prescott’s Largest card and board game store. Everything from Magic the Gathering, D&D, to tabletop warfare!And now join GTP GAMERS CLUB! Playing every game imaginable!

Gary Harper

Military Historian and international weapons expert for motion picture and television, Gary is best known as the Gatling gun expert for such movies as The Last Samurai and as consultant for movies, Master and Commander and 3:10 to Yuma. Mail Call, starring R. Lee Ermey. Recently, Gary and his production company, Harperhaus, was Firearms Expert for all of Spike TV’s Deadliest Warrior, Season 3. This included him as on-air Teddy Roosevelt historian and Gatling gun expert for the episode, Teddy Roosevelt versus Lawrence of Arabia. Gary’s expertise with military history and weapons has made for the greatest of experiences and He was also Master Armorer for the History Channel’s series, adventures.

GI Joe Vs Transformers is a specialist headquarters for all things Joe and Transformer! We carry an extensive inventory of figures and merchandise from the 80s to the present. “Yo Joe Until All are One!”

Gini Koch (born Jeanne Marie Gerrard on January 25, in California), is a science fiction, fantasy, and horror writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is best known for the Alien Series (informally known as the “Katherine ‘Kitty’ Katt” series) novels, published in the United States by DAW Books. She speaks frequently on what it takes to become a successful author and other aspects of writing and the publishing business.

Glitch Gaming Apparel is the premier brand for video game t-shirts and apparel. The Glitch brand has been created specifically for the gaming community and is determined to produce the coolest gaming apparel on the planet. The Glitch company is 100% all about video games and the company plans to produce highly creative and unique apparel products for all gamers around the world.

Greg Horn is an American comic book artist best known for his work as a cover artist for Marvel Comics and various other publications. Working primarily as a digital painter, he is well known for his pinup paintings of female characters.

Gren has been a wide variety things since publishing his first comic in 2001: cosplayer, puppeteer, fashion show director, toy shop owner, live music engineer. Every interest he has always brings him back to writing comics though.

Half Price Books: One of America’s favorite independent booksellers, Each of our retail locations showcases a unique collection of new and used books, audio books, music, on CD, LP/Vintage Vinyl, and cassette; movies on both DVD and VHS, games, gift cards, nostalgia and ephemera. We pay cash for books, CDs, cassettes, LPs, videos, DVDs, and audio books all day every day. Shop Half Price Books for great deals every day!

Hawk & Croc is an action-comedy webcomic that the titular characters’ adventures as they save the world from all kinds of nasty baddies, like a half-avocado/half-octopus monster, a sub-optimal league of ninjas, and a random supervillain or two. Read it weekly on www.HawkAndCroc.com

Heather Brewer was not your typical teen growing up. She wore black, danced under full moons and devoured every book in sight.She hasn’t changed much.Today, Heather can be found wandering cemeteries, lounging on her coffin couch, devouring every book in sight, and attending renaissance faire in costume (and in character).

When Heather’s not writing, dressing up, or reading, she’s hanging out with her Minions, whom she adores right down to their lil black hearts.

While studying Art History and the University of Texas, Henry Cesneros, became intrigued with the concept of found art. Henry utilizes mundane garage items such as spark plugs, motorcycle bike chain, nuts, bolts, nails and screws, which have been previously discarded to produce common identifiable objects.

Herb Trimpe

Herbert “Herb” Trimpe is an American comic-book artist and occasional writer, best remembered for his work on The Incredible Hulk and credited with the co-creation of the X-Men’s Wolverine in the early 1970s.

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays’ creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

We are a team of artists who make everything ourselves by hand. Susan makes the Vented Hats and other SteamPunk related jewelry. Marlie makes the high end, handcrafted leather bags, satchels, books, and watercolor paper inside the books.

We are Mainly a wholesale supply company for all kinds of Pop Culture products. We have our own brand of Comic Book bags & backing Boards as well as Top Loaders with a Thicker Guage than anyone else. We carry other supplies as well like Itoya profolios, E.Gerber Mylars & Mylites2, We want to carry what is the Best in the business, that is why we made our own brand

Howard’s work can be found at www.howardlyon.com. Prints of his painting are for sale. Howard has worked for many clients over the years, including: Wizards of the Coast, Nintendo, Lucas Arts, Blizzard, Magic the Gathering, World of Warcraft collectible card game, Dungeons and Dragons, Dragon Magazine, Dungeon Magazine

We are proud to offer our original, patented, hand crafted animated shoulder puppets at Phoenix Comic Con! For over 35 years we have been handcrafting our unique creations. Stop by and see our newest designs crafted exclusively for Phoenix Comic Con 2014!

Inaris Whimsy

My items are geek based. Whether from an anime, game, to general overly cute products, there is usually something that will catch the eye of ones inner geek.

Ivy is an International Costumer/Cosplayer, Host, Artist, and Figure Model for comic book artist/writer, Frank Cho, based in Los Angeles. She is also an avid gamer on both PC and Xbox 360. Ivy has been attending conventions for many years, before deciding to take the plunge by showing her fandom through cosplay.

J Hause is a freelance illustrator and concept artist, currently haunting Austin Texas with his wife. He received his special ghost training at Swindon College School of Art (and ghost stuff) in the UK and has since been working freelance for various indie games.

Jake Parker is an illustrator based in Utah. For the last 15 years he has worked on everything from animated films to comics to picture books. He has lived in six states, working at the best studios with the most amazing and talented people in the country. Now he freelances out of his home studio.

Owen self-published the black-and-white fantasy series Starchild under his Taliesin Press imprint in the 1990s. He then changed his self publishing to Coppervale Press for Starchild: Crossroads, then went to Image Comics for the start of Starchild: Mythopolis, before returning to self-publishing. After the turn of the century Owen reinvented himself as a novelist — creating a fantasy series titled Mythworld that met with much success in Germany — and magazine editor. In 2003 Coppervale Press relaunched two classic newsstand magazines, the fine arts-oriented International Studio and the fiction periodical Argosy.

James O’Barr, is the award-winning creator of “The Crow,” and writer of two hit series currently from IDW Publishing, entitled “Curare” and “Skinning the Wolves.”He likes to lament that he was born in a trailer in Detroit just in time to see Marilyn Monroe and John Kennedy die, but claims no responsibility for either. He spent his first seven years in an orphanage and foster care where he spent most of his time drawing.

Jamie Tyndall is a Canadian comic book artist known for his depictions of sexy, strong female characters. He is the penciler and inker, and sometimes colorist of his very detailed work. Come by our booth to browse a vast selection of artwork and art books.

Jamie Wyman Reddy / Zachary Jernigan

After a misspent adulthood pursuing a Music Education degree, JAMIE WYMAN fostered several interests before discovering that being an author means never having to get out of pajamas. (However, she can eat/spin fire, tell you a lot about auditioning to be a Blue Man, and read/write in Circular Gallifreyan.)Hi! I’m Zack, a 33-year-old writer from Northern Arizona. My first novel, No Return, is a science fiction/fantasy tale filled with sex, violence, looming middle-age angst, and people in weird skintight costumes (including one capricious god).

Javier Ávila is an Artist specializing in painting large scale Pop Art inspired portraits. Javier is based in New York.

Jay Company Comics

Jay Company Comics is a family run and operated comic book retail organization that focuses on the hottest collectibles in the market. Jay Company was founded by brothers, Bill and Jimmy S. Jay, in the spring of 1996, as they established an extensive mail order company and quickly became the #1 largest convention dealership in the nation. For nearly a decade, you can visit our family at the Jay Company booths at the San Diego Comic Con International, all Wizard World Conventions, and other shows throughout the country.

Jaye Wells is a USA Today-bestselling author of urban fantasy and speculative crime fiction. Raised by booksellers, she loved reading books from a very young age. That gateway drug eventually led to a full-blown writing addiction. When she’s not chasing the word dragon, she loves to travel, drink good bourbon and do things that scare her so she can put them in her books. Jaye lives in Texas.

Jay’s Junque (based in Yuma) is your place for vintage and newer action figures and toys, both loose and sealed. This includes Marvel, MOTU, TMNT, Star Wars, and Transformers, to name a few. Jay is willing to trade for or buy 80’s and older toys in good condition.

Jeff Pina moved to Phoenix 12 years ago from La Quinta, CA. He met his wife, Tricia, in college and she supported him in launching his first book, Dr. Oblivion’s Guide to Teenage Dating in late 2005. He has been making comics since. Jeff does the art chores on the weekly web comic Drunk-Robot with collaborator Brian Powell. He also has two other self-published series Imaginatives and Monkey in Space that he fits into his schedule.

Jeff Mariotte is an author who lives in Arizona with his wife, author Maryelizabeth Hart, and family. As well as his own original work, he is best known for writing novels and comic books based on licensed properties.

I’m Jen Broomall (Jenevieve for long) and I’m a housewife, mother and ninja artist. Currently I set up shop in a small town in Alabama and am a Cover Illustrator and Character Designer for Big Dog Ink. I have also drawn covers for Aspen and Zenescope.

Jeremy Whitley is the creator of the original comic series Princeless and The Order of Dagonet.His work has been nominated for two Eisner Awards, Five Glyph Awards, and numerous other honors.In addition to his original creations, he has also been a regular writer for both the “NFL Rush Zone” comic from Action Lab Entertainment and the “GlobWorld” comic series.

Jessica C. Feinberg is a writer/artist best known for dragons, clockwork, fantasy, and wildlife paintings. She just released Dragon Scale, a 200 page guide to dragons, and also sets of matching playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, art prints and more. See her work at http://www.artlair.com

Jessica Grundy art and illustration…offering prints and original work by Jessica Grundy. Jessica Grundy is a children’s book illustrator artist and author from Huntsville TX who specializes in the creepy and cute.

Jim Cheung is a comic book artist best known for his work on series such as Scion from 2000 to 2004, New Avengers: Illuminati from 2005 to 2006 and Avengers: The Children’s Crusade from 2010 to present. In 2005, he was named one of Marvel Comics “Young Guns” for his potential to be “a future superstar pencillier.” Cheung currently illustrates for the miniseries Avengers: The Children’s Crusade.

Jim Zubkavich is a writer, artist and art instructor based in Toronto, Canada. Over the past ten years he’s worked for a diverse array of publishing, movie and video game clients including Disney, Warner Bros., Capcom, Hasbro, Bandai-Namco and Mattel.

Joe Harris is the creator and writer of myriad comics and graphic novels such as the hit Image Comics environmental sci-fi series, Great Pacific, and the fan-favorite, monthly paranormal investigations of Agents Mulder and Scully in The X-Files: Season 10 for IDW.

Joel got his start at Top Cow Productions as a background artist on titles such as Witchblade, The Darkness, and Tomb Raider before working at Aspen Comics assisting on Soulfire and Iron and The Maiden. He was then hired as a staff artist at Wildstorm Productions where he worked on Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Wetworks, and Lost Boys. Joel has also worked on Authority: The Lost Year, Rift:The Telara Chronicles, Reverse Flash and Detective Comics.

John Eaves has had over 20 years experience in cinema and television scenic art, model making, and illustration production. He is perhaps most famous for his work on Star Trek where he worked on the television shows Deep Space Nine and Enterprise as well as the four Star Trek movies featuring The Next Generation cast.

John is an acclaimed Concept Artist, Art Director, and Illustrator who has contributed to everything from comic art to graphic design to major motion pictures. Some of John’s concept art has been used in development by Lego, Platinum Studios, Bioroid Studios, ImagineFX, and Stan Lee’s POW Entertainment.

Comic book writer and letterer, John Layman currently writes the comic series Chew. Layman started writing comics full-time in 2002, mainly for Marvel Comics. He’s also been an editor for the DC Comics branch Wildstorm.

John Scalzi is a writer. He’s best known for writing science fiction, for which he won the John W. Campbell Award (2006) and has been nominated for the Hugo Award for best novel (2006, 2008, 2009) and best novella (2010) and been awarded Hugos for best fan writer (2008), best related book (2009), and Best Novel for Redshirts in 2013.

Jon Samuel Lewis is an American writer best known for the acclaimed Grey Griffins series published by Scholastic’s Orchard Books. After selling nearly a million copies in the original trilogy, Lewis and his writing partner, Derek Benz teamed with Little Brown to produce the Grey Griffins Clockwork Chronicles .

Jordan Summers finished her first book in 2002. It was a finalist in the ‘Daphne Du Maurier’ contest the same year. She went on to sell eight fantasy books to Ellora’s Cave Publishing and has enjoyed success with her Atlantean’s Quest series. In 2003, she entered the Lori Foster/ Kensington Brava contest and won the Reader’s Choice

JWi Studios is the artwork and publishing platform for John Wilkins, illustrator. Working in many arenas for nearly three decades in Colorado and Texas within the amateur, freelance, and professional spheres, John specializes in classic-style original creations and fan art in ACEO and frame-able formats.

Katie Cook is a comic book artist and writer that lives somewhere in that state that looks like a mitten. Her writing for the pop-culture phenomenon comic tie-in to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is gaining her headlines this year… But it’s her work for Star Wars, Marvel, the Jim Henson Company and more that have made her a popular name.

Keen’s Kozy Korner

A collection of knitting, painting, and generally crafty cosplay and home items every nerd can enjoy.

Ken Kristenson

Kristensen received an MFA in 2008 from Columbia University Film School. While still in film school he was selected to both the Sundance and IFP labs, and worked as an associate producer under Gary Winick (CHARLOTTE’S WEB) and Mark Waters (MEAN GIRLS).

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Kevin Coulston

Kevin Coulston is a local to Phoenix comic creator. Known for his all-ages comic “Dylan McVillain – A Super Villain with the Best Intentions” and his pop-culture parody “Stale Bacon”.

In 1987, Maguire was the artist on the re-launch of Justice League written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis. The two writers and Maguire reunited in 2003 for the Formerly Known as the Justice League miniseries and its 2005 sequel, “I Can’t Believe It’s Not the Justice League” published in JLA Classified. Maguire’s collaborations with Giffen and DeMatteis also include Defenders and Metal Men back-ups in the latest volume of Doom Patrol.

Kodykoala Custom Figures and Toys is the place to go to find unique video game figures and toys. As seen on Kotaku and other gaming websites, Kodykoala creates one of a kind treasures that any gamer would love. Come see what his imagination has inspired.

Kozak Komiks is an Arizona-based comic group. Started in 2008 by Alec Kozak (artist, writer) with comics Virus and Kozak Komiks Presents Shakespeare, the group now includes his brother, Stephen Kozak (writer, editor) and Patrick Schlotterer (colorist). This year at the 2013 Phoenix Comic-Con, they will debuting their latest issue of their most popular series, Second Star; an epic, gritty tale of Peter Pan and Modern Warfare full of action, adventure, and happy thoughts.

Kris Neri / Sisters in Crime

Kris Neri writes the Samantha Brennan & Annabelle Haggerty magical series, featuring a questionable psychic who teams up with a modern goddess/FBI agent. The lastest in the series, MAGICAL ALIENATION, won a New Mexico-Arizona Book Award in the fantasy category, and was a Lefty Award nominee for its humor.

Kristen Denton

Kristen Fitzner Denton is an accomplished visual artist who has worked in all manner of media including feature film, TV, comics and video games. In comics she’s worked on classics like Casper, adapted books like the Boxcar Children, to collaborating on projects with industry legend Stan Lee. Her work on IDW’s GRAVESLINGER led to a Harvey Nomination.

Kyle Stephens is an American writer best known for his work on Unbound: The Awakening and Trapped in Decay; both of which were published by Syndicate Press. Kyle is an Arizona local who has been writing for over 15. He had dabbled in everything from short stories and poetry to comics and novels. Currently, Kyle is working on the novelization of Unbound: The Awakening as well as the comic form of the story.

He’s worked 20+ years in “Trekland,” so that’s the name of his brand—and now, native Okie Larry Nemecek’s latest credits include the new Amazon maps/book hit “Star Trek: Stellar Cartography” and appearing as Dr. McCoy in the first two episodes of indie online hit Star Trek Continues, remaining a creative consultant. Best known as author of the classic “Star Trek: Next Generation Companion” and longtime editor of official ST Communicator magazine and Fact Files UK and Japan, Larry still writes his “Fistful of Data” column for Trek Magazine, guest-blogs at startrek.com, shares often on podcasts and the CBS Trek Blu-ray documentaries, plus released two editions on CD from his own hundreds of hours of remastered archival Trek interviews as the “Trekland: On Speaker” series.

LeatherDiceBags.com creates handmade customized leather bags perfect to protect and display dice, tokens, jewelry, collectibles, and other small items. Stop by our table to feel how soft they are for yourself and take a look at our other custom creations while you are there.

Wein’s first professional comics story was “Eye of the Beholder” in DC’s Teen Titans #18 (Dec. 1968), where with co-writer and fellow future-pro Marv Wolfman he introduced the male character Starfire who was eventually renamed Red Star.

Leprecon, Inc. is an Arizona non-profit volunteer corporation that exists to promote science fiction and fantasy with a special emphasis on SF/F art. It sponsors the annual LepreCon science fiction and fantasy convention and also sponsors occasional special events including the CONflagration gaming convention.

Livio draws and paint things for various studios, but mostly IDW Publishing. He is currently working on “Transformers: Monstrosity” with legendary Transformers writer Flint Dille and Blizzard creative director Chris Metzen! Livio’s other credits include the series “Transformers: Autocracy”, “Transformers: Chaos”, and various other covers for IDW.

Mardi Gras Costume Shop is Arizona’s largest year-round professional resource for costume sales and rentals. Conveniently located in Scottsdale we’ve been serving the valley since 1974. In addition to our vast selection, we specialize in imported masks, steel boned corsets, Ben Nye makeup, wigs and lots of accessories.

Mark Bagley was born to a military family in Frankfurt, Germany. He had always wanted to break into the comic book business. At age 18, he joined the military so that he could qualify for the G.I. Bill and go to art school.

Mark Dos Santos began his artistic career in Newark, NJ. When he was older he joined the army and traveled to many exciting and exotic new places like South Korea and Kansas. The skills he’d acquired as a child proved useful in his new venture. Many field marches were avoided as his talents were put to use painting common room walls.

Born 3/2/52 in Santa Monica, California. Mark is one of those people who made the long, hard struggle to Hollywood all the way from West Los Angeles. “Evanier” (pronounced ev-uh-near) is not French; it was probably made up by some Immigration Officer at Ellis Island one day who said, “Hey, here come some more Jews! Let’s give them real stupid last names!” He prefers being on a first name basis with everyone if only because “Mark” is easier to spell.

Mark Greenawalt fantasy illustration and body painting art has been featured on Lady Death and Villikon Chronicles covers and he’s painted at the Playboy Mansion and many conventions throughout the world. Digital paintings in hyperrealistic style combined with stunning conventional art and photography.

Mark Rude (Duck Castle Press)

Mark Rude is a writer and illustrator from Phoenix, Arizona. He is the author of the Cindra Corrina fantasy series beginning with “The Gold Cat’s Daughter,” and the urban fantasy satire “Devon, The Demon Duck From Hell.” He also contributed artwork to Kim Harrison’s “The Hollows Insider” by HarperCollins Press.

Melanie Rawn, American novelist born 1953, is the most successful of several writers who have attempted to relocate dragons similar to those deployed by Anne McCaffrey within the tradition of high fantasy (to which they ought, in theory, to be far better adapted than to the realms of interplanetary romance).

Metro 13

Metro13 produces the fine quality, one-of-a-kind sci-fi and fantasy themed apparel. Original designs printed on ring-spun, high quality cotton. We use discharge printing methods to get the highest print quality that produces designs soft to the touch.

Artist/writer/creator Michael Golden, is a legend in the comic book industry, but one that has never stopped adding to his legacy as a storytelling professional. Co-creator of the X-men’s Rogue character, Spartan X and Bucky O’Hare, Michael is known worldwide for his groundbreaking work on “The ‘Nam,” “Micronauts,” “G.I. Joe Yearbook,” and “Dr. Strange, ” among MUCH more, and is counted as one of the best cover designers and illustrators in the business.

Mickey Chaney

Spiral Ink Comics is an Independent Comic publisher founded in 2013 by creators, Rob Hicks, Derrick Tipton, Mickey Chaney, and Jawara “JJ” Shelton. Spiral has “Thinner”, a web based comic by Mickey Chaney, which features a vigilante style anti-hero set in Chicago, who’s taking matters into his own hands, violently.

Mike Baron broke into comics with an illustrated text piece in the 1974 debut issue of Marvel Comics’s Comix Book. In 1981, he published his first formal comics script with Nexus, the science fiction title he co-created with illustrator Steve Rude; the series garnered numerous honors, including Eisners for both creators. A prolific creator, Baron is responsible for The Badger, Ginger Fox, Spyke, Feud, and many other comic book titles.

Mike DeBalfo is a freelance illustrator best known for his charming and flirty “good girl” brand of pinup art. Since 2009 Mike has been working professionally in the comic book field illustrating numerous memorable covers for companies such as Zenescope Entertainment, Big Dog Ink, Aspen Comics, Lady Death, Zombies Vs. Cheerleaders and more.

Mike Grell is a legendary artist who has worked on many titles including Legion of Super-heroes, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Warlord, and his own Jon Sable. Mike has also just completed the New Jon Sable Freelance “Bloodtrail” Mini-series in 2006. Mike is now accepting commission art requests. You can view a few samples of Mike’s work at the bottom of this page.

Mike Huddleston

Mike Huddleston is an award-winning American comic book artist, illustrator and concept designer. Currently living on Chicago’s north side, Mike produces work for companies such as DC Comics, Vertigo, Image Comics, IDW, Adhouse Books, Hallmark Cards, Warner Bros. and Toyota.

British born comic book artist Mike McKone is perhaps best known for his work on Teen Titans and Fantastic Four. Interested in comics from an early age, particularly Fantastic Four, McKone got his start in the industry after showing his portfolio to an editor for DC in London in 1988.

Mike Renzine is an artist that has done covers for Zenescope and worked in association with Heavy Metal on “Art of 88” Digger T Mesch’s compaion book for the debut of his short film “AGENT 88.” Currently Mike is producing a calendar for charity organizations.

Among other things I am Freelance Artist and Illustrator and my name’s Mike Vasquez! Ive had the opportunity and pleasure to have worked on many great licenses including Adventure Time, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, The Walking Dead, Lady Death and so much more!

Widely recognized for his iconic work on Marvel’s “Captain America,” Mitch Breitweiser catapulted to art stardom in 2005 with his work on “Drax the Destroyer.” Mitch spent most of the next decade illustrating some of Marvel’s mightiest heroes.

Robin Dempsey and Cory Childs formed Moko Press to pursue their creative projects. We specialize in culturally and psychologically rich fantasy stories. Discover our current series “LeyLines,” a unique graphic novel with an immersive world and intriguing characters! Please stop by for a free sketch!

Moments in Metal

Moments In Metal is located in Albuquerque, NM and specializes in custom impact engraving and full color custom sublimation.

Monkey Minion Press is a husband and wife team that makes nerdy necessities for your nerdy home! Art, Books, Magnets, Buttons, crochet dolls and the home of the original Geeky Greeting Cards! Come get your geek on!

Mysterious Galaxy — books of Martians, Murder, Magic and Mayhem (with occasional Masks, Matchmaking, and Munchkins). A specialty genre store in Southern California with a focus on SF, Fantasy, Mystery, Suspense, and Horror. At PCC we offer books by attending authors, some physically, some immediately available for your ebook reader!

New Eden Publishing has a brand new family book series called Holiday Heroes, created by Anita Shepherd with illustrations by Jim Hanna. Follow two young men through five funny and light-hearted adventures as they help holiday characters save their post of duties and the holidays as well.

Nik’s Pix is your total BookMark Station! We offer hundreds of different bookmarks & prints for the Sci-fi & Sports lovers, TV shows & Movies, books, games & more! We have treasures of the sea; jewels, maps, & hair pieces that appeal to steampunk, princess, & ladies of the ‘con.

Norm Rapmund is an inker who made a name for himself during the early years of Image Comics on such titles as Brigade, Supreme and Bloodstrike. From there, Norm moved to Marvel where he worked on several titles including WOLVERINE, FANTASTIC FOUR & ROGUE. He later became known for his work with penciller Ian Churchill on COVEN, LIONHEART, SUPERMAN/BATMAN, SUPERGIRL and TITANS.

Come visit the Orange Crows booth and check out the original action/adventure manga series written by James Perry II and published through Tokyopop! Along with Orange Crows volume 1 and 2, there will be tons of posters and other goodies related to Orange Crows, and other popular comics and anime!

Hacktivity is an indie comic about a group of hacker activists taking on the NSA. In a connected world where a person’s private info is accessible as digital data, who should be responsible for protecting it? Watch the trailer at hacktivitycomic.com.

Paige Braddock

Paige Braddock knew at the age of 7 that she wanted to be a cartoonist. Early in her career she worked as an illustrator for several newspapers, including The Chicago Tribune and The Atlanta Constitution. In 1991, she began crafting her long-standing comic, “Jane’s World,” the first gay-themed work to receive online distribution by a national media syndicate. She launched her own publishing company, Girl Twirl Comics, in 2001 to make the strip available in comic shops and bookstores.

Comics, toys, necklaces, steam punk items, Airsoft guns, Nightmare before Christmas, been in the business 41 years.

Paranoid Onion

A student group working on real student projects!We hold tryouts every Friday by appointment (e-mail tryouts@paranoidonion.com) and we accept all levels of talent, but we want to make sure that you agree with our mission statement and style.

Patrick Rothfuss was born in Madison, Wisconsin to awesome parents who encouraged him to read and create through reading to him, gentle boosts of self-esteem, and deprivation of cable television. During his formative years, he read extensively and wrote terrible short stories and poetry to teach himself what not to do.

Wesley Chu’s best friend is Michael Jordan, assuming that best friend status is earned by a shared television commercial. If not, then his best friend is his dog Eva who he can often be seen riding like a trusty steed through the windy streets of Chicago.

Phillip Hester has been writing and drawing comics for over two decades, beginning while still a student at the University of Iowa. He established himself in the world of indie comics with the Eisner Award nominated series The Wretch, and broke into the mainstream with a long run as artist of DC’s Swamp Thing with writer Mark Millar.

Pixel Paladins is a group of artists who like translating their favorite things (games, comics, cartoons, films, etc.) into pixelized art pieces using melted plastic beads as a medium. They are always available for commissions and up for challenges.

Come see all kinds of puppets handmade right here in Phoenix, Arizona! Puppet builder, Stacey Gordon, has 15+ years of experience building puppets for all kinds of projects. Stop by to say hi & watch the world-famous 10-Second Puppet Show!

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Radi Lewis

Radi Lewis is making his return to the Phoenix Comicon and he’s bringing the 3rd installment of his hit series TechWatch right along with him. This indie writer currently has a title that is distributed through Diamond Comics; he recently finished a comic for Department of Public Works & Transportation in Arlington TX; and is currently working on a mobile video game.

Raven Gregory is Executive Editor and Staff writer of Zenescope Entertainment. In 2003 Raven self published the indie hit THE GIFT which was soon picked up by Image Comics. Following the success of THE GIFT Raven went on to co-created and write THE WONDERLAND TRILOGY and GRIMM FAIRY TALES MYTHS AND LEGENDS for zenescope entertainment.

Renee Witterstaetter is the author of “Excess: The Art of Michael Golden,” “Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira,” the critically acclaimed “Nick Cardy: The Artist at War,” “Dying for Action: The Life and Films of Jackie Chan,” “Kerry and the Scary Things,” “Nick Cardy: Wit-Lash,” and much more.

We are a small indie game studio based in Ivyland, PA just north of Philadelphia.

Rob Hicks

Spiral Ink Comics is an Independent Comic publisher founded in 2013 by creators, Rob Hicks, Derrick Tipton, Mickey Chaney, and Jawara “JJ” Shelton. Bringing you only the best in indy comics, Spiral’s line up consists of: Rob Hick’s “Hooded Cobra”, a book featuring all the espionage, alien tech, action, and sexy ladies you’ve come to expect from Mr. Hicks.

Robert(BobtheArtist)Luedke is a multi-award-winning graphic novelist, storyboard artist and illustrator. His eclectic selection of TV-Movie based character prints & posters are always a highlight of any convention.

Robert Venditti is the New York Times best-selling author of The Homeland Directive and the sci-fi graphic novel series The Surrogates, the first installment of which was adapted into a feature film starring Bruce Willis and Ving Rhames.Van Jensen is the writer of Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer and Green Lantern Corps and The Flash for DC Comics. As a journalist, he has served as a magazine editor and newspaper crime reporter, and still writes the occasional freelance piece. He grew up outside a village in western Nebraska but now lives in Atlanta, Ga., with his wife and dog.

Scentsy is a company that makes a wickless candle system. We make warmers with a light bulb inside to melt our scented wax. This is a safe way to have great fragrance in your home without the worries you have with candles. We have other fantastic scented items as well.

Formed in 1999 by choreographer, Lisa Starry, Scorpius Dance has been a constant presence in the metropolitan Phoenix arts community since its inception. A Vampire Tale, is tersely touted as “the ‘Nutcracker’ of Halloween” and is the requisite haunt of the fall season.

Scott Godlewski is co-creator of the action anthology Mysterious Adventure Magazine and a freelance illustrator, having most recently been published in Dracula: The Company of Monsters for BOOM! Studios.

The Scribbled Hollow – Books, Art, and Community.Currently we have children books from two publishers – Usborne and Kane Miller.We also have a state of the art low maintenance self-watering aeroponic gardening system and whole food nutritional supplement for your health.

Local Phoenix, AZ artist. Sean Sautter, born and raised under the Arizona sun, has practiced drawing for as far back as his brain can carry him. As a young boy, Sean struggled with reading but his imagination came to life when his parents bought him his first comic book. Not only did it help him read better, but it turned him onto his love for comic books and comic style art, which is the style he stuck to and continues to practice with today.

Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts where she learned–among other things–that she liked watching movies much better than making them. She’s studied art, screenwriting, and television production, but realized her real passion was writing for kids and teens.

Sina Grace is a writer and artist known for his contributions to several Image Comics titles, including the retro gamer romp BURN THE ORPHANAGE, the gothic-tinged NOT MY BAG, and providing art on THE LI’L DEPRESSED BOY. He works in coffee shops all over Los Angeles, CA.

Most recognized as the voice of Krillin on the wildly popular, animated TV show Dragonball Z and as an illustrator for, arguably, the most famous, independently published comic book series Elfquest. Sonny Strait has over 20 years of experience in the arts.

Sour Apple Gallery is an Arizona company started by published artist, David Lizanetz. The gallery features his limited edition, signed and numbered superhero artwork prints, with comic page backgrounds! Look for many new heroes in 2014. Visit DavidLizanetz.com or facebook.com/sourapplegallery for more information.

icensed Lucasfilm artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III started his illustration career in 2008 at the Star Wars Celebration in Japan. He has also worked as one of five illustrators for a Star Wars Artist series on Zazzle, created an anniversary print for Back to the Future, shot, edited, and starred in a video contest to win a restro-modded Trans Am from Mr. Burt Reynolds, and is hosting a pilot for a new TV show.

Stuart Sayger is best known for his moody and expressive style, inks, gouache, chalk and oil pastels are standard when creating his comic book pages. He first broke into the industry as the creator of SHIVER IN THE DARK, producing the comic independently from start to finish.

Studio Chiri is headed by fine artist and illustrator Laura Rollins. She is a certified Copic artist and has a BFA from Arizona State University. She specializes in fantasy and manga illustrations, as well as fine art in a variety of mediums.

Syndicate 1138 Comics was built to hold a group of creator owned books by Bryan bg Graham including: Section 1138, Parallels, Parallels Past and a few more in the works! Syndicate 1138 Comics strives to bring creative stories filled with heart, excitement, adventure and social issues all with a sense of humor! We believe you should party like it’s 1987!

Featuring the release of indie comic, Legend! Purchase your first issue of the gripping tale of Amara Asher as she struggles to defend against the coming Darkness! If you enjoy mythological lore, suspense and action, this story is for you!

Ted McKeever’s first published work appeared in 1986, when Vortex Comics published the first 5 parts of his unfinished series Transit, establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current (Mad Dog Graphics), a 12-hour book centering on an escapee from an asylum — obsessed with the exploits of the superhero “The Amazing Broccoli.”

Todd Nauck is the artist of the newly announced Marvel Comics series, Nightcrawler with legendary X-Men writer, Chris Claremont. Nauck is also the artist of the series Invincible Universe and Guarding the Globe for Walking Dead creator, Robert Kirkman’s Skybound imprint at Image Comics.

Handmade porcelain wares with pop icon imagery by local ceramic artist Tom Budzak. Star Wars and Doctor Who inspired flasks, mugs, art, plus much, much more. One of a kind works that are all dishwasher, microwave and food safe. Visit www.tombudzak.com for more information.

Tom is the author of four young adult novels: SICK (a YA zombie novel), PARTY, MANICPIXIEDREAMGIRL, and ZERO (an ALA/YALSA Best Young Adult Novel for 2013). His fifth book, RANDOM, will be released in August. Tom brings 22 years of theatre experience as an actor and director to both his writing and classes on writing and publishing.

Tom Scioli is a Pittsburgh-based cartoonist. He is the creator of the graphic novel, American Barbarian, and the webcomics, Final Frontier and Satan’s Soldier. He’s also the co-creator of Image Comics’ Eisner-nominated series, Godland, and is the creator of the Xeric-winning The Myth of 8-Opus. He’s done artwork for the comics series Captain America, The Incredibles, Elephantmen, Freedom Force, and The Fantastic Four.

Tony Moore is an American comic book artist, whose work consists mainly of genre pieces, most notably in horror and science fiction, with titles such as The Walking Dead, Fear Agent, and The Exterminators.

Tony Parker is an Eisner nominated artist, illustrator and college professor. He has worked for nearly every major US comic company (Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image, BOOM!, IDW, and Aspen), as well as Nike, Games Workshop, and private corporate clients. He has done comic work for Mass Effect, Godzilla, Conan, and Warhammer (Fantasy and 40K).

Travis Hanson is an Eisner-nominated, fantasy illustrator with a huge imagination. For the last 15 years he has worked in comics, children’s art, RPG fantasy, and games; and fans from conventions also know him for his simple fun illustrations that encourage the basic human need for creativity.

Twiggs & Berries offers a wide selection of original codpieces from royal to wild to everything in between. Come crown your family jewels with one of our handmade, one of a kind codpieces and experience the super human transformation after trying one on. Definitely a must see!

Founded in 2009, Urban Myth Studios’ mission is to produce a diverse nexus of stories and characters. Believing in “creativity without limits or boarders”, the studio members have a goal to create the highest quality books that their imaginations can birth. Here you can check out behind the scenes stuff like concept art and sketch work, and also the occasional mini web comic!

We invite you to inspect the multifarious world of VampieOodles.com! From our handcrafted elegant novelty raiment to artifacts from bygone eras, we have provisions for all and sundry. Specializing in leather accoutrements for steampunk, cosplay & tribal habiliments.

We design collectible art prints and merchandise based on film and popular culture. A 2012 New Times, Best of Phoenix winner in collectible movie posters and design, we also run Cult Classics AZ, the Valley’s leading monthly retro film event series in Tempe!

Vivek Tewani

Vivek J. Tiwary is a New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning producer of Broadway shows, film, television, and graphic novels.He is the producer and writer of “The Fifth Beatle,” a New York Times best-selling graphic novel based on the life of Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. “The Fifth Beatle” has secured unprecedented access to Beatles’ music and a feature film is in development to shoot in 2014. “The Fifth Beatle” will be produced by Academy Award-winning producer Bruce Cohen (AMERICAN BEAUTY, MILK, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK.)

WanabiEpicDesigns has a drive to create works and merchandise that is designed by fans for fans of many fandoms! We offer buttons, cellphone charms, tote bags and custom t-shirts! The possibilities are endless and we never know just what we’ll try to create and come up with next!

Wanzie Art

WANZIE ART – “VISIONS OF THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND” – WANZIE is an Abstract Graphic Artist based in Los Angeles creating imagery deeply rooted in Arcane Symbolism, Esoteric Spirituality, BioMechanical Surrealism, Archetypal Metaphors, and Tribal Abstraction that resonates across all forms of media and cultures. His art acts as a medium, or conduit, to extract the thoughts, allegories, and emotions vastly hidden in the subconscious mind of the viewer. Offering original artwork and commissions on aluminum panel, concrete, acrylic, canvas, and high-quality prints at Phoenix ComicCon and online at WanzieArcanum.com

Wayne Gardiner is the creator and writer of Knightingail comics. Knightingail is being published by Big Dog Ink. Come by the booth at PCC to meet Knightingail and her friends in person and pick up some great exclusives, including a special variant for the upcoming Knightingail: Dawn of Destiny mini-series.

Weston Ochse is the author of twenty books, most recently two SEAL Team 666 books, which the New York Post called ‘required reading’ and USA Today placed on their ‘New and Notable List of 2012.’ His first novel, Scarecrow Gods, won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in First Novel and his short fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. His work as appeared in comic books, and magazines such as Cemetery Dance and Soldier of Fortune.

While attending his very first Comicon in 1985, Whilce Portacio started his career in the comic book industry when then Marvel Comics editor Carl Potts offered him an inking job. That job was inking over Art Adams on his first book “Longshot”.

White Falcon, The

The White Falcon: The Awakening is an adventure, fantasy story available online at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and Kobo ebooks. For an autographed copy go to our shop on our website www.thewhitefalcon.com or visit us at our table AA3.

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Willow Springs Soap

We offer a large selection of “Geek” soaps and other natural products. The best slogan we live by is, “It’s Great to be a Geek! Just not to smell like one!” Be sure you don’t miss out on your geek Soap!

World Famous Comics is among the Web’s first, largest and most frequented destinations for comic book and entertainment fans. WFC also appears at conventions, where fans can view and purchase a variety of comic book, sci-fi and fantasy art, obtain autographs and collectibles from featured artists and pop-culture guests.

World of Rynaga – Specimen Design

Specimen is founded by Eric Torres and based in Phoenix, AZ. This small company is focused on creating scarcity, crafting discoverable products that delight and inspire others.

An American author who has published over twenty books, the titles AfterAge, deadrush, Final Impact, Red Shadows, DeadTimes, That’s Not My Name and Mirror Me were solo novels, or fiction created solely by her. Her most recent works Highborn and Concrete Savior are part of The Dark Redemption Series. She lives in Arizona and is married to author Weston Ochse.

ZEROES FOR HIRE is the graphic novel created by Mark Mather and Brian Essig-Peppard – written and illustrated by Brian Essig-Peppard. It dives deep into the white-knuckle, larger than life, and hilarious lives of a band of globetrotting misfit mercenaries! Brian will be promoting the franchise and available for commissions!

Zolgar’s Forge/Airship Sleipnir

Airship Sleipnir and Zolgar’s Forge come together to bring you awesome Steampunk goods gathered through time and space. Also, hand made goods and leather awesomeness.